Highly successful first tour of Europe with Sousa's Band. Sousa and his Band and Gustav Mahler and Vienna Philharmonic appear at Paris Exposition. Debussy is music critic at these events. Sousa introduces American ragtime in Europe.

1901, 03, 05

Three more tours of Europe with Sousa's Band.

1910-1911

Around-the-world tour with Sousa's Band. Takes entire year.

1914

Moved to final home in Sands Point, Long Island, New York.

1917 (age 62)

Joined U.S. Navy, trained bands at Great Lakes. Toured with "Jackie" band for Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives.